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Men's
ASICSGEL-Speedstar II

Product Description:

ASICS® GEL-SPEEDSTAR™ II: Leading the pack for lightweight TRAINERS

Go fast in the super-fitting, super-breathable, super open mesh. DuoSole® enhances traction and durability. GEL® Cushioning Systems and perforated sock liner for cushioned comfort that won't slow you down. Designed for biomechanically efficient runners with a taste for speed.

Best for faster runners with a small to medium build and medium to high arches. Works great as a racing shoe too. 8.8 ounces

Category Type:

PERFORMANCE NEUTRAL[?]
If you're a runner with high arches and you love to race or train fast, Performance Neutral shoes are right for you.
Enjoy a lightweight, low-to-the-ground design that's perfect for picking up speed.
When choosing running shoes, find your perfect fit using this chart. Category types are based on factors like arch height, running habits and body frame.

I have worn these shoes for about 2 years as my racing shoes (about 15 races). I do mostly duathlons, so I outfitted the shoes with a pair of matching Yankz! Sure Laces. I have high arches and weigh 175 lbs, so these have the cushioning I need while still being light enough for racing. Like most Asics, these felt "broken in" right out of the box. Very durable. Highly recommended.

I've been running since high school and have worked in running almost all my life. I've tried all lightweight trianers out there and NOTHING compares to this shoe. Undoubtedly the best light weight trianer ever msde by anyone...period!

Really great for its function. I'm 6'2", 165 and I've used this shoe for racing 5K to Marathon and 1-2 times per week for speed work. It is fantastic. The shoe never crosses my mind at all while running in it - just feels so natural. My only complaint (small one) is trying to keep crud (mashed leaves, berries from the ground) from getting stuck in the tread under the forefoot. I obsess about cleaning them before a race, but I guess that's my own sanity issue!

I use these as my daily trainer. I work on my form all the time, and I find minimalist shoes are better for my joints. I can sense the ground better and run more smoothly, which means less pounding on my body. No shoe can compensate for bad form. These shoes have just the right amount of cushion and flexibility. In this case less is more! I'm 5'8'', 155 pounds, so I'm not a stick man.I have a borderline wide foot, and I sized up a whole size. Most people should wear the same size speedstar 2 as other asics shoes and size up a half size. I just needed a bit of extra room.

Just ran PFChang marathon and had less than 50 miles on them - NO PROBLEMS! none what-so-ever. I was very apprehensive because they were 1/2 size smaller then my regular size. I wore these because they felt better than my race ready Saucony Tangents - better forefoot cushioning and plenty of support for effecient runners. I gave it only 4 stars because not sure on longevity yet - GREAT SHOE!

If it is speed you want then it is speed you will get. Simply put, this shoe lives up to its name! It is amazingly lightweight and remarkably well-cushioned for its weight. It may not be durable enough to use as an everyday trainer, but when paired with a sturdier shoe it makes for an excellent race shoe. I set my 5K PR in them. These shoes are quick.

Excellent racing and training shoe. Perhaps the best shoe I have ever owned. Comfortable yet very light; just the right cushioning to fit my medium arch feet and "regular" gait. Perfect for both performance training and racing. I am 5'9" and weight 76kg.

The speedstar II is my shoe of choice for all my races...5k to marathon. The shoe is cushioned, responsive, and lightweight. I'm 5'8' - 150 lbs, high arches, mid-foot strike, 50 - 80 miles/week. The shoe exhibits almost no wear at the heel, but the duosole is somewhat less durable than my everyday trainers. I also wear mizuno wave rider, wave precision, and asics gel cumulus. This shoe offers more cushion than the precision and a significant weight savings versus the cumulus. Simply, my favorite shoe.

One of the best shoes I've used in over 30 years of running (I started young), whether for fast-paced training or races. With great cushioning, these shoes are built for speed and for the serious runner.

Fabulous shoe for both distance and speed workouts. I have a neutral/sligt supination to my stride and this shoe works great. The ride is not harsh, but certainly not overly 'cushiony'. This is an excellent shoe for a marathon. At 180 pounds, I still get plenty of support with it. Of only the color was cooler...

The speedstar is an excellent and lightweight neutral trainer light enough for racing. I bought the shoe to replace the Asics DS Racer for use on downhill marathons and I don't think I'll switch back, even for flat races. The weight difference is negligable, but the speedstar feels much more substantial and cushy. After the St. George Marathon, famous for destroying feet, I have nary a blister.

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1.

Taylor Gonsoulin rated this product
5 starsSun, August 16,2009:
I have worn these shoes for about 2 years as my racing shoes (about 15 races). I do mostly duathlons, so I outfitted the shoes with a pair of matching Yankz! Sure Laces. I have high arches and weigh 175 lbs, so these have the cushioning I need while still being light enough for racing. Like most Asics, these felt "broken in" right out of the box. Very durable. Highly recommended.

2.

AmesRunner rated this product
5 starsSat, May 24,2008:
Wore for cross country and track and they are still going strong. Good cushioning, good feel, and they are so light! Best shoe I have ever owned!

3.

Marco rated this product
5 starsSun, March 30,2008:
I've been running since high school and have worked in running almost all my life. I've tried all lightweight trianers out there and NOTHING compares to this shoe. Undoubtedly the best light weight trianer ever msde by anyone...period!

4.

Michael rated this product
5 starsMon, February 18,2008:
Very comfortable. Ran the Athens Marathon with no issues. Only complaint is that it wear out a bit quickly, around 400-500 miles. Going to but these shoes again

5.

Chris rated this product
5 starsThu, January 31,2008:
Really great for its function. I'm 6'2", 165 and I've used this shoe for racing 5K to Marathon and 1-2 times per week for speed work. It is fantastic. The shoe never crosses my mind at all while running in it - just feels so natural. My only complaint (small one) is trying to keep crud (mashed leaves, berries from the ground) from getting stuck in the tread under the forefoot. I obsess about cleaning them before a race, but I guess that's my own sanity issue!

6.

tweitzy rated this product
4 starsSat, January 19,2008:
Just ran PFChang marathon and had less than 50 miles on them - NO PROBLEMS! none what-so-ever. I was very apprehensive because they were 1/2 size smaller then my regular size. I wore these because they felt better than my race ready Saucony Tangents - better forefoot cushioning and plenty of support for effecient runners. I gave it only 4 stars because not sure on longevity yet - GREAT SHOE!

7.

Bob rated this product
3 starsThu, December 27,2007:
Lightweigh trainer but somewhat narrow in the front. Does not hold up past 300 miles as mesh top develops holes and cusioning declines.

8.

Mark rated this product
5 starsSat, December 15,2007:
If it is speed you want then it is speed you will get. Simply put, this shoe lives up to its name! It is amazingly lightweight and remarkably well-cushioned for its weight. It may not be durable enough to use as an everyday trainer, but when paired with a sturdier shoe it makes for an excellent race shoe. I set my 5K PR in them. These shoes are quick.

9.

Arthur rated this product
5 starsTue, December 11,2007:
This is the best running shoe I've ever worn. I literally have 10 pairs o these shoes. I even switched from a heel striker to a forefoot striker in these shoes. It's just such an amazing shoe.

10.

MrD rated this product
5 starsSun, August 26,2007:
I use these as my daily trainer. I work on my form all the time, and I find minimalist shoes are better for my joints. I can sense the ground better and run more smoothly, which means less pounding on my body. No shoe can compensate for bad form. These shoes have just the right amount of cushion and flexibility. In this case less is more! I'm 5'8'', 155 pounds, so I'm not a stick man.
I have a borderline wide foot, and I sized up a whole size. Most people should wear the same size speedstar 2 as other asics shoes and size up a half size. I just needed a bit of extra room.

11.

Glen rated this product
5 starsMon, August 20,2007:
Hands down, the best shoe I've ever owned. I've ran in High School, College, and now marathons and I LOVE this shoe. Nothing can be done to improve it!

12.

evan rated this product
5 starsTue, August 14,2007:
I love em. I have used these in every race from 5ks to technical trail 50 miles races. They just make me feel fast without tearing apart my body.

RED rated this product
5 starsTue, July 31,2007:
The best shoe for all your training, fast or long. Great fit, feel awesome. VERY responsive. Asic's only improve the duosole to last longer. Please nothing more is needed.

15.

KJ rated this product
5 starsMon, July 16,2007:
Quite possibly the best shoe ever. I didn't believe the first Speedstar could be beat but I was wrong. Light, soft feel, and VERY responsive. Great shoe to train fast in and a good racer too.

16.

Jimbo rated this product
4 starsTue, June 26,2007:
Wonderful fit and road feel. Good cushioning and weight. Durability is an issue though as I've yet to get a pair to last 300 miles.

17.

JLA rated this product
5 starsWed, May 02,2007:
Excellent racing and training shoe. Perhaps the best shoe I have ever owned. Comfortable yet very light; just the right cushioning to fit my medium arch feet and "regular" gait. Perfect for both performance training and racing. I am 5'9" and weight 76kg.

18.

rich rated this product
5 starsTue, April 10,2007:
The speedstar II is my shoe of choice for all my races...5k to marathon. The shoe is cushioned, responsive, and lightweight. I'm 5'8' - 150 lbs, high arches, mid-foot strike, 50 - 80 miles/week. The shoe exhibits almost no wear at the heel, but the duosole is somewhat less durable than my everyday trainers. I also wear mizuno wave rider, wave precision, and asics gel cumulus. This shoe offers more cushion than the precision and a significant weight savings versus the cumulus. Simply, my favorite shoe.

19.

Matt rated this product
5 starsThu, March 08,2007:
One of the best shoes I've used in over 30 years of running (I started young), whether for fast-paced training or races. With great cushioning, these shoes are built for speed and for the serious runner.

20.

Greg rated this product
5 starsThu, February 08,2007:
Fabulous shoe for both distance and speed workouts. I have a neutral/sligt supination to my stride and this shoe works great. The ride is not harsh, but certainly not overly 'cushiony'. This is an excellent shoe for a marathon. At 180 pounds, I still get plenty of support with it. Of only the color was cooler...

Devin rated this product
5 starsTue, November 28,2006:
I am a heavier runner and bought this shoe as a racing flat, I wore it during a 10K race and loved it. It is light enough to race in but provides the cushion that I need. Awesome shoe!

23.

Wade Holland rated this product
3 starsMon, November 27,2006:
The shoe is light, soft, and fits well but it is missing some forefoot cushioning. Other shoes have addional cushioning toward the front. I need it.

24.

Jonathan rated this product
5 starsFri, October 13,2006:
The speedstar is an excellent and lightweight neutral trainer light enough for racing. I bought the shoe to replace the Asics DS Racer for use on downhill marathons and I don't think I'll switch back, even for flat races. The weight difference is negligable, but the speedstar feels much more substantial and cushy. After the St. George Marathon, famous for destroying feet, I have nary a blister.